Paula Deen Corn Chowder Recipe
This Paula Deen Corn Chowder Recipe is creamy, hearty and full of sweet corn flavor. It is perfect for cozy family dinners and cold evenings.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups corn kernels
- 2 medium potatoes diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
Cook the Bacon
- Place chopped bacon into a soup pot. Cook over medium heat until crispy and golden brown completely.
Remove Bacon Pieces
- Take bacon from the pot carefully. Leave a little bacon grease inside for extra flavor while cooking.
Cook Onion and Garlic
- Add butter, onion and garlic into the pot. Cook gently until onions become soft and fragrant nicely.
Add Potatoes
- Stir diced potatoes into the pot carefully. Cook for three minutes while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add Corn Kernels
- Mix corn kernels into the pot evenly. Stir gently so the vegetables combine well with onion mixture.
Pour Chicken Broth
- Add chicken broth slowly into the pot. Stir well and bring everything to a gentle simmer carefully.
Simmer the Chowder
- Cook soup for twenty minutes until potatoes become soft and tender while flavors blend together perfectly.
Add Milk and Cream
- Pour milk and heavy cream into the soup slowly. Stir continuously over low heat until smooth and creamy.
Season the Soup
- Add salt, pepper and paprika carefully. Stir well so the seasonings spread evenly through the chowder.
Add Bacon Back
- Return crispy bacon pieces into the soup pot. Mix gently for smoky flavor in every spoonful served.
Garnish and Serve
- Top chowder with fresh parsley before serving warm. Enjoy with bread or crackers for complete comfort meal.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet corn during summer for best flavor.
- Blend one cup of soup for thicker texture.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese for cheesy chowder.
- Use turkey bacon for lighter version.
- Add cooked chicken for extra protein.
- Stir frequently after adding cream to prevent burning.
- Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version without bacon.
- Add jalapeños for spicy corn chowder.
- Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
- Do not boil after adding cream ingredients.